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Edited by Steve Marshall We used AI to assist with reporting on this page. In this instance, AI helped to summarise BBC radio journalists' commentary of this match. All posts were checked by a journalist before publishing. We're trialling a new way to label AI content. We'd love your help to make it better. HT: Bristol City 0-1 Preston Gary Owers Former Bristol City midfielder on BBC Radio Bristol You have to give Preston some credit and they've got their noses in front because they've worked very, very hard. I mean, the goal was a mess, let's be honest. And City will be really disappointed about that. But you know, this is an important game and you don't want to concede ground to people in and around the same position as you in the table at this stage of the season. HT: Bristol City 0-1 Preston Lewis Dobbin capitalised on a dreadful error from Bristol City's defence, converting a pass from Jordan Thompson after an under-hit back pass from Zak Vyner. Max O'Leary did well to initially clear but couldn't prevent Dobbin from slipping through and scoring. Bristol City 0-1 Preston Preston North End have been the dominant side, pressing Bristol City high and maintaining possession. Lewis Dobbin's goal remains the difference, as they end the half on the attack. Bristol City have struggled to find space and are unable to break through Preston's disciplined set-up. Bristol City 0-1 Preston As we approach half-time, Bristol City are stepping up the pressure. Preston North End continue to utilise quick breaks and resolute defending, with Jordan Storey making key plays at both ends. Bristol City 0-1 Preston Preston win a corner yet again after Lewis Dobbin's deflected shot. They are ending the half on the front foot with continuous attacking pressure. Bristol City 0-1 Preston Gary Owers Former Bristol City midfielder on BBC Radio Bristol Preston have been so disciplined and worked so hard, closed all the spaces, very, very competitive. And as much as City enjoyed a walk in the park against Portsmouth, this is a totally different affair. So Gerhard Struber has got plenty of things to do at half-time. Bristol City 0-1 Preston Preston North End continue to dominate, consistently winning possession and applying pressure with high-energy pressing. Bristol City struggle to find their rhythm as the first half draws to a close. Bristol City 0-1 Preston Preston win a corner and Andrew Hughes gets a header from the centre of the box, but the effort goes wide. The visitors continue to exert pressure with high-energy pressing and seem to trap Bristol City in their defensive zone. Bristol City 0-1 Preston Bristol City's Jason Knight receives a yellow card which appears to be for dissent or off-the-ball verbal exchange. This has not affected the gameplay, but City must now be cautious. Bristol City 0-1 Preston Jordan Storey of Preston North End receives a yellow card for a foul against Sinclair Armstrong, who was awarded a free-kick in the defensive half. Armstrong's run was halted by Storey, who gets booked for his mistimed challenge. Bristol City 0-1 Preston Gary Owers Former Bristol City midfielder on BBC Radio Bristol Much better play, great build-up play. Eventually Mc Crorie, corner of the box, he crosses it and Sinclair Armstrong, he's probably on the penalty spot and he's walking onto that. And that should be a pretty straightforward side-foot, thank you very much, in the bottom corner and he's fluffed it. Bristol City 0-1 Preston Bristol City creates a brilliant play as Ross Mc Crorie swings in a cross from the right side towards Sinclair Armstrong. Armstrong goes for a side-footed finish but misses the target, with the ball going behind for a goal-kick. Bristol City 0-1 Preston Glen Little Ex-Burnley and Reading winger on BBC Radio Lancashire The good thing for Preston it was a centre back and bit of a panic once he got to the edge of the box and got his shot off. Bristol City 0-1 Preston Rob Atkinson goes on an impressive run and edges close to scoring. He unleashes a left-footed shot from the centre of the box, assisted by Anis Mehmeti, narrowly missing to the left. It opened up for Atkinson, and he was right to take the chance. Bristol City 0-1 Preston Glen Little Ex-Burnley and Reading winger on BBC Radio Lancashire It's a back free from Bristol City but they don't look solid at all, do they? It's just one pass and they (Preston) could have been through on goal. Bristol City 0-1 Preston Bristol City's defence continues to look vulnerable with Preston creating several opportunities. They've struggled to look solid with one pass often putting Preston in promising positions. Bristol City 0-1 Preston Anis Mehmeti's deflected shot briefly worries Daniel Iversen as it loops towards goal but mercifully for Preston, it goes over the bar. The corner results in a defensive header from Jordan Storey, keeping Bristol City at bay. Bristol City 0-1 Preston Glen Little Ex-Burnley and Reading winger on BBC Radio Lancashire I don't necessarily blame the goalkeeper because he's won it first, he's just tried to clear it. And with him doing that though, the Bristol City back three, they're all out of position and when Thompson slid it through, maybe I was a bit worried about the offside, but I think he (Lewis Dobbin) timed his run well when he had the keeper to beat and that's what he did. Bristol City 0-1 Preston Lewis Dobbin's neat play is halted by an offside decision. Despite his skilful move, Dobbin recognises the offside call and wisely refrains from chasing the ball. Bristol City 0-1 Preston Lewis Dobbin capitalised on a dreadful error from Bristol City's defence, converting a pass from Jordan Thompson after an under-hit back pass from Zak Vyner. Max O'Leary did well to initially clear but couldn't prevent Dobbin from slipping through and scoring. Preston's early pressing has paid off, as they've been the brighter side to start. Match report to follow. Rate players out of 10 for this game. The rater will close 30 minutes after the final whistle. You must be signed in to a BBC account to play. No players have been substituted yet No players have been substituted yet After the opportunity to rate players has closed, the score displayed represents the average from all the submissions by BBC Sport users. Last Updated 4th January 2026 at 15: 49 Please Note: All times UK. Tables are subject to change. The BBC is not responsible for any changes that may be made. Manager: Gerhard Struber Formation: 3 - 4 - 2 - 1 Manager: Paul Heckingbottom Formation: 3 - 4 - 3 Manager: Gerhard Struber Formation: 3 - 4 - 2 - 1 Manager: Paul Heckingbottom Formation: 3 - 4 - 3 Championship All competitions All competitions All competitions Having lost five consecutive home league games against Preston between 2014 and 2018, Bristol City are now unbeaten in their last six (W2 D4). Preston have won just one of their last 10 league games against Bristol City (D5 L4), a 2-0 win at Deepdale in January 2024. Bristol City have lost their last two league games played on a Sunday, including a 3-1 defeat to Oxford this season. They last lost three Sunday games in a row between December 2010 and October 2011. Preston lost 2-1 at Wrexham in their last away league game, ending a six game unbeaten run on the road (W3 D3). They last lost consecutive away games in April last season (3 in a row). 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